Merijärvi
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Ylivieska sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Pyhäjoki
- 👥 Population (municipality): 1,031 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 229.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merijärvi?
The population of Merijärvi was 1,031 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -4.4% since 2020.
Which region is Merijärvi in?
Merijärvi is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Ylivieska sub-region.
Is Merijärvi a city?
No, Merijärvi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Merijärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.3% and speakers of other languages 0.3% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Merijärvi?
Merijärvi had 148 business establishments in 2024, including 5 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Merijärvi?
The land area is 229.7 km² and the population density 4.5 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Merijärvi live in built-up areas?
36.2% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).